Real Estate Accounting Manager - Hybrid, Path to Controller

We Search People; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid work flexibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

We Search People is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee corporate accounting, project reporting, and financial compliance for active commercial and mixed-use developments in Central Texas. The role reports to the CFO and offers a clear path toward senior controller roles as the portfolio expands.

You will lead GL close, lender draw requests, and JV accounting while managing a team of project accountants, AP/AR, and payroll staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in commercial construction or real estate development.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience managing accounting teams.
• Experience with ERPs for real estate/construction (Yardi, MRI, Sage).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, JV accounting structures, and draw management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day general ledger operations, month-end close, and financial statement prep.
• Oversee lender draw requests, capital calls, and JV waterfall accounting.
• Manage a team of Project Accountants, AP/AR, and payroll staff.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and banking relationships with executives.

Skills

GAAP

JV accounting

Draw management

Leadership

Real estate development

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Sage 300 CRE

Sage Intacct

Job description

We Search People is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee corporate accounting, project reporting, and financial compliance for active commercial and mixed-use developments in Central Texas. The role reports to the CFO and offers a clear path toward senior controller roles as the portfolio expands.

You will lead GL close, lender draw requests, and JV accounting while managing a team of project accountants, AP/AR, and payroll staff.